Professor, Biotechnology - Part Time

Status: Part Time

Hours: Monday – Friday, between 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Home Campus: Fennell

Start Rate: Upon hire, Human Resources will conduct a rate calculation based on completed education and work experience to determine the step.

Posting Date: November 18th, 2025

Closing Date: November 24th, 2025

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The School of Climate Action is seeking a part-time professor to teach in the Biotechnology - Advanced program. We are specifically hiring for the following course:

Course: INST 10000 – Biochemical Process Instrumentation

Course Description:
Investigate process instrumentation for monitoring and control of industrial chemical and biochemical processes. Control variables include flow, temperature, pressure, pH, time and dissolved oxygen.

What you’ll be doing:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• In-person delivery of Biochemical Process Instrumentation course (INST 10000) in Winter 2026.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Deliver lecture and lab content using a variety of teaching strategies including in-person, online, and experiential learning.
• Evaluate student achievement using diverse assessment methods.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning principles and intercultural competence in course delivery.
• Revise and adapt curriculum based on student feedback and industry trends.
• Support applied research initiatives where applicable.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Relevant industry experience in biochemical or chemical process operations, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of process variables such as flow, temperature, pressure, pH, dissolved oxygen, and time.
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation technologies, sensors, and control strategies.
• Knowledge of bioprocessing applications in fermentation, downstream processing, or pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.
• Proficiency with online learning platforms (e.g., Teams, LMS).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit:

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:

https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/